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MKZ 7159

1990 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

114,159 mi
Last recorded114,159 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Mazda MX-5116,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMKZ 7159
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 114,159 miles

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 6 Jun 2025 113,791 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour ***Both*** (4.2.3 (a) (i))

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Fail 6 Jun 2025 113,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour ***Both*** (4.2.3 (a) (i))

O/S handbrake performance could be better

Pass 24 May 2023 103,162 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 98,365 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 98,270 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 98,268 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,226 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,140 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 97,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 97,756 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 97,390 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 94,002 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2011 91,801 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 91,183 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 88,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 87,940 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 83,750 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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MKZ 7159 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1990 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 116,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MKZ 7159, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 36 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MKZ 7159 registered?

MKZ 7159 is a 1990 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is MKZ 7159 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MKZ 7159 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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